Parroquial (en. Parochial)

/pa-ro-ki-al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to a parish.
The parish council met yesterday.
El consejo parroquial se reunió ayer.
Related to the religious community of a parish.
Parish activities are very important for the community.
Las actividades parroquiales son muy importantes para la comunidad.
Referring to the administrative organization of the church in a specific area.
The priest has to attend the meeting of the parish group.
El padre tiene que asistir a la reunión de la agrupación parroquial.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'parochialis', which refers to a parish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

parish action
Activities or decisions made in the context of a parish.
acción parroquial
parish life
The everyday life and activities of the members of a parish.
vida parroquial
parish functions
The tasks or roles assigned within a parish.
funciones parroquiales

Related Words

parish
A territorial division within the church that includes a group of faithful.
parroquia
priest
Priest in charge of a parish.
cura
mass
Religious celebration that takes place in a parish.
misa

Slang Meanings

Used to describe trivial matters compared to serious issues.
Don't talk to me about parish matters when there are bigger problems at stake.
No me hables de temas parroquial cuando hay problemas más grandes en juego.
Referring to a very local or community-focused approach to a problem.
That issue is just parish-level; we need a national solution.
Ese problema es solo parroquial, necesitamos una solución a nivel nacional.